by import2 | June 18, 2023 | Boatnerd Archives
The steamer ILLINOIS was the first vessel to pass through the newly opened Soo Locks in 1855. To help commemorate the 100th anniversary of this event, an open house was held aboard the J. L. MAUTHE. While tied up at the Cleveland Lakefront dock, an estimated 1,700...
by import2 | June 17, 2023 | Boatnerd News
Purchase means glass-bottom-boat will remain at Alpena ALPENA — The glass-bottom boat in Alpena has a new owner, and he intends to make sure it stays local for many years. On Thursday, Alpena developer Jeff Konczak announced that he and his wife, Tina, purchased the...
by import2 | June 17, 2023 | Port Report Archive
Port and vessel activity from Friday, June 16, 2023, unless stated otherwise. Please send future port reports to news@boatnerd.net. Duluth, MN – Superior, WI – Scott Bjorklund Duluth Entry Ocean-going vessel Patagonman arrived in Duluth at 07:13 (Central) Monday...
by import2 | June 17, 2023 | Boatnerd Archives
On June 17, 1895, the J. W. Westcott Co. inaugurated its unique mail delivery service. On 17 June 1878, the Canadian schooner JAMES SCOTT of Port Burwell capsized and sank in Lake Erie. The captain’s wife, their child and two seamen were drowned. The wooden...
by import2 | June 16, 2023 | Boatnerd News
Great Lakes Fest Celebrates History with Return of the Toledo Antique and Classic Boat Show Thursday, June 15, 2023 (Toledo, Ohio) – The National Museum of the Great Lakes and Ramsey Brothers Restoration are proud to announce they are teaming up to host Great Lakes...
